lose one's temper

Example Sentences

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It’s easy to lose one’s temper in this situation, so the counsellor has instructed the friends and family members to organize their thoughts on paper.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 12, 2017

A few minutes later, Stafford addressed the court, again thanking Eulian for his apology and saying she knows what it feels like to lose one's temper.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2015

I discovered also how easy it is to lose one's temper with these men.

From Roving East and Roving West by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

I believe they consider it to be degrading, either first, to lose one's temper, or secondly, to administer justice in such a fashion.

From Corea or Cho-sen The Land of the Morning Calm by Landor, Arnold Henry Savage

But I think it's a pity ever to lose one's temper.

From The Bars of Iron by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)